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Acimalone 4 Tablet

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Product introduction

Acimalone 4 Tablet is an oral anticoagulant that helps prevent harmful blood clots in the legs, lungs, brain, and heart. It is used for deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and stroke prevention.

Acimalone 4 Tablet is an oral anticoagulant which helps prevent formation of harmful blood clots in the legs, lungs, brain and heart. For the best result, take it at the same time every day. It is required to get regular blood tests (PT/INR) done to make sure this medicine is working properly. It can increase the risk of bleeding, so be careful while shaving, cutting nails, using sharp objects or enganging in contact sports (e.g. football, wresling). Let your doctor know if you see blood in your vomits, urine or stool (black or tarry).

Uses of Acimalone Tablet

  • Treatment and prevention of Blood clots

Benefits of Acimalone Tablet

In Treatment and prevention of Blood clots

Acimalone 4 Tablet is a type of medicine known as an anticoagulant. Although it does not “dissolve” blood clots, it can prevent them from getting bigger so your body can dissolve them over time. It will also prevent new ones from forming. It works by blocking a substance in the body which is involved in blood clotting. This keeps your blood flowing freely around your body and makes it less likely that a clot will form inside a blood vessel. This can help prevent or reduce damage caused by stroke, clots in your lungs (pulmonary embolism), or other blood vessels (thrombosis). It can also make it less likely that parts of a clot will break off and travel to other parts of the body. You should take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to help this medicine be effective.

Side effects of Acimalone Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Acimalone

  • Hemorrhage

How to use Acimalone Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Acimalone 4 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Acimalone 4 Tablet.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Acimalone 4 Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Acimalone 4 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Acimalone 4 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Acimalone 4 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acimalone 4 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Acimalone 4 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Acimalone 4 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Acimalone 4 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Acimalone 4 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

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Quick tips

  • Avoid making sudden major changes to your diet during treatment with this medicine.
  • Acimalone 4 Tablet increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, using sharp objects or engaging in contact sports (e.g. football, wrestling).
  • Notify your doctor if you see blood in your vomit, urine or stool (black, tarry stools or bright red blood).
  • Do not consume alcohol while taking Acimalone 4 Tablet as this may increase its side effects.
  • If you are going to have a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Acimalone 4 Tablet temporarily.
  • Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor as this may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
4-hydroxycoumarin Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Vitamin K antagonists

Patient concerns

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There are blood clots in the brain arteries
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FAQs

How long do I need to take Acimalone 4 Tablet?

You should continue taking Acimalone 4 Tablet for as long as recommended by your doctor. Depending upon the condition you are being treated for, you may have to take it for several months or years or maybe for the rest of your life.

What should I avoid while taking Acimalone 4 Tablet?

You should avoid alcohol while taking Acimalone 4 Tablet as alcohol may interfere with working of Acimalone 4 Tablet. In addition to that, avoid cranberry juice or other cranberry products as there may be a risk of enhanced blood thinning. Avoid breastfeeding or getting pregnant as it may harm your child.

Do I need to stop Acimalone 4 Tablet if I have to undergo a surgery?

Depending on the type of surgery that is to be performed, your doctor will tell you whether to continue or stop Acimalone 4 Tablet. It will be decided by your doctor after weighing the risks and benefits of discontinuing Acimalone 4 Tablet.

Is Acimalone 4 Tablet same as warfarin?

Both Acimalone 4 Tablet and warfarin are blood thinners, but they have some differences. Warfarin has a more stable blood thinning effect.

How long does it take for Acimalone 4 Tablet to start working?

It takes a little longer for Acimalone 4 Tablet to start working. On an average, it may take 2-3 days for Acimalone 4 Tablet to show its blood-thinning effect. For these 2-3 days, heparin may be used and then discontinued.

What if I forget to take a dose?

If you forget to take a dose of Acimalone 4 Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for your next dose then skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose and continue your normal schedule. Keep a diary or set a reminder, so that you do not forget it often.

What monitoring is required while taking Acimalone 4 Tablet?

The bleeding times should be carefully monitored from 2nd or 3rd dose of Acimalone 4 Tablet and till the clotting status is stabilized. Thereafter, the bleeding time can be monitored monthly. This frequency may be more in elderly.

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